Stroke Rehabilitation - E-Book
A Function-Based Approach
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Allied Health Services, Occupational Therapy
| Author: | Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA | ISBN: | 9780323172820 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences | Publication: | July 15, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Mosby | Language: | English |
| Author: | Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA |
| ISBN: | 9780323172820 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Publication: | July 15, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Mosby |
| Language: | English |
Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with Gillen’s Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4th Edition. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this text remains the only comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. The new edition has been extensively updated with the latest information, along with more evidence-based research added to every chapter. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies.
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Evidence-based clinical trials and outcome studies clearly outline the basis for stroke interventions.
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UNIQUE! Survivor's Perspectives help readers understand the stroke rehabilitation process from the client'' point-of-view.
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UNIQUE! Case studies challenge readers to apply rehabilitation concepts to realistic scenarios.
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UNIQUE! A multidisciplinary approach highlights discipline-specific distinctions in stroke rehabilitation among occupation and physical therapists, physicians, and speech-language pathologists.
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Review questions in each chapter help readers assess their understanding of rehabilitation concepts.
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Key terms and chapter objectives at the beginning of each chapter help readers study more efficiently.
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Three new chapters broaden your understanding of stroke intervention in the areas of Using Technology to Improve Limb Function, Managing Speech and Language Deficits after Stroke, and Parenting after Stroke.
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Learning activities and interactive references on a companion Evolve Resources website help you review textbook content and locate additional information.
Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with Gillen’s Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4th Edition. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this text remains the only comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. The new edition has been extensively updated with the latest information, along with more evidence-based research added to every chapter. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies.
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Evidence-based clinical trials and outcome studies clearly outline the basis for stroke interventions.
-
UNIQUE! Survivor's Perspectives help readers understand the stroke rehabilitation process from the client'' point-of-view.
-
UNIQUE! Case studies challenge readers to apply rehabilitation concepts to realistic scenarios.
-
UNIQUE! A multidisciplinary approach highlights discipline-specific distinctions in stroke rehabilitation among occupation and physical therapists, physicians, and speech-language pathologists.
-
Review questions in each chapter help readers assess their understanding of rehabilitation concepts.
-
Key terms and chapter objectives at the beginning of each chapter help readers study more efficiently.
-
Three new chapters broaden your understanding of stroke intervention in the areas of Using Technology to Improve Limb Function, Managing Speech and Language Deficits after Stroke, and Parenting after Stroke.
-
Learning activities and interactive references on a companion Evolve Resources website help you review textbook content and locate additional information.
